Getting married and holding a reception in a hotel is convenient because it's a 'one stop shop', but often there are other people around who are not wedding guests. Hiring a country house for 24 hours ensures that you are the centre of attention.

Bijou Weddings provide exclusive use of five stunning country estates as a dream home for the whole wedding experience and available exclusively for a full 24 hours, Botleys Mansion (nr. Chertsey), Cain Manor (nr. Farnham),Notley Abbey (nr. Thame), Silchester House (nr. Reading) and the Ch‚teau du Bijou (ArdËche,France) are each unique in character. They bring together ultra-contemporary furnishings and luxury fittings with historic and beautifully preserved buildings ñ a super juxtaposition of old and new.

Each has spectacular grounds, stunning ceremony rooms, spacious entertaining spaces and luxurious accommodation and three of the venues offer the rare opportunity to perform a civil ceremony outside. The latest high-end London-hotel-style catering facilities contribute to seamless service by professionally trained, discreet staff. Complete wedding planning and management support is also provided ensuring every wedding couple and guest experiences the perfect day from start to finish.

Only 30 minutes from London, Botleys Mansion is an impressive 18th century Palladian mansion set amidst rolling Surrey parkland. It has recently been totally refurbished, and now provides the ideal venue for 40-400 guests and has 12 stylish bedroom suites with two master suites. The final restoration phase saw the construction of the impressive new atrium, which provides a spectacular setting for banqueting or evening entertainment. The Atrium encompasses a beautiful sweeping staircase, which provides a dramatic entrance for the Bride and Groom as their guests welcome them to the Wedding Breakfast.

Supported by 10 years of management experience, a full-time Executive Chef and a team
of professional trained service staff, every Bijou bride, groom and guest will enjoy a truly
unforgettable wedding experience from the planning stage right though to breakfast the following morning. This glorious new venue can be located at:
Botleys Mansion, Stonehill Road, Chertsey, KT16 0AP. Tel: 0845 130 9966
Email: yourday@bijouweddings.co.uk www.bijouweddings.co.uk